DBS checking services

Tender description

Midland Heart is looking to appoint a supplier who can provide a range of call off recruitment services primarily DBS checking, but with the future potential for identity checking, right to work and referencing checks as a future consideration. Our spend on DBS checking across all checks was £42,000 for the year ending 2016. However, this spend is approximate and Midland Heart does not commit to any level of spend on this Contract. In addition to 320 DBS checks for new starters we also undertake approximately 450 DBS renewals per year as part of a three-year cyclical check for existing colleagues. As a minimum we are looking for • Full online DBS checking capability across the range of checks available for up to 10 colleagues to access and use • Speed of checking turnaround whilst ensuring accuracy and safeguarding • Evidence of efficient turnaround of applications and results (aside from the time checks take with the DBS public body). • Evidence of progression and chasing outstanding applications with the DBS body • Excellent proven candidate and client experience • Ensuring Midland Heart is aware of changing legislation / checking procedures • Provide robust challenge on the roles being requested for checking by Midland Heart colleagues • Ideas of how best to manage the cyclical renewals process ensuring resilience and lean processes • Excellent data management and DPA resilient online systems and processes for the client and supplier. • Excellent KPI and tracking data on checks undertaken and outstanding • Excellent management information reporting of key trends • Evidence of partnership working with clients • Ability to integrate with existing HR database (ResourceLink) and or third party recruitment software where possible • Capacity and capability to extend beyond just DBS checking into other areas of candidate checks such as identity, referencing and right to work.